Toyota Corolla (E120): Monitor description

While the engine is being cranked, the battery positive voltage is applied to terminal sta of the ecm.

If the ecm detects the starter control signal (sta) while the vehicle is driving, it will conclude that there is a fault in the starter control circuit. The ecm will turn on the mil and a dtc is set.

Monitor strategy

Monitor strategy

Typical enabling conditions

Typical enabling conditions

Typical malfunction thresholds

Typical malfunction thresholds

Wiring diagram

Wiring diagram

Inspection procedure

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    Starting system
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    Diagnostic trouble code chart
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